Don’t Leave These Things in Your Car This Winter in New Jersey

Winter is coming in New Jersey, and there are many things you can't leave in the car during the cold months.

Experts are reminding all of us that with the coldest temperatures of the year hitting us over the next few months, there are things we shouldn't be leaving in our cars.

Things We Need To Take Out Of Our Car During The Winter Months

Each year it's a good reminder, especially here in the Garden State, where our minds are always on twenty things at once.

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The good folks at the well-respected Reader's Digest compiled a list from the experts, and here are some of the items you're most likely to forget.

Here are just some of the items that might slip your mind when you exit the car this winter.

Do Not Leave These Items In The Car This Winter

Beverages - We're so used to hopping out of the car and not worrying about that drink until tomorrow, but in the winter that beverage may freeze, explode, and make a mess you don't have time to clean.

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Cell Phones - It's hard to imagine we'd want to be away from our phones for any length of time, but you don't want it in a place where the temperature is nearing zero.

Canned Goods - If you leave canned goods in the car and they freeze, experts say you need to let them thaw in the refrigerator before opening, and then give them the smell test before eating. The USDA has more details.

These are just some items you should remember to take out of your car this winter. Check the complete story for more.